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BIG
Lottery Funding
Growing
Community Assets
This
is one strand of the Investing in Communities programme relaunched
on June 30 2010 and runs until June 30 2015.. The other strands
are Life
Transitions and Supporting
21st century Life
What
is the funding for?
Growing
Community Assets is about communities having more control
and influence over their own future through ownership of physical
assets. These are usually physical assets, such as land, buildings
or equipment, but may also include other types of asset such
as energy.
This
strand will focus strongly on tackling need. They want to
fund projects that tackle needs in your area.They will expect
you to show how you have identified those needs by consulting
with people in the community and how your project is the best
approach for the community to address these needs.
They
have identified
four outcomes, or long-term changes, that you must aim to
achieve in your project:
•Communities work together to own and develop local
assets.
•Communities are sustainable and improve their economic,
environmental and social future through the ownership and
development of local assets
•Communities develop skills and knowledge through the
ownership and development of local assets.
•Communities overcome disadvantage and inequality through
the ownership and development of local assets.
How
much money is available?
Between £10,000 and £1 million.
Who
can apply?
A wide range of organisations are eligible to apply. Eligible
organisations include voluntary and community organisations,
local authorities, community councils, social enterprises
and private companies (provided their grants do not contribute
to the profits they distribute). They cannot fund individuals
or sole traders. There are additional application criteria
for applicants to Growing Community Assets – see the
Investing in Communities guidance
for further details
When
to apply
At any time. Stage one applications will be assessed within
six weeks, and Stage two applications will be assessed within
four months. If projects receive development funding a further
4 weeks will apply.
How
to apply
•Before you apply they strongly advise you to contact
them on 0300 123 7110 or by email at enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk
to discuss your idea. They will tell you if they think your
project fits with their investment area outcomes and will
advise you on the next step. If you think you are eligible
to apply, look at their
apply page .
•Visit their
applicant help area where you can find additional guidance
on outcomes, full cost recovery and how to carry out an options
appraisal.
•Questions about Investing in Communities and its Growing
Community Assets investment area? Find
out more
Contact
Information team
Big Lottery Fund
1 Atlantic Quay
1 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8 JB
Fax:
0141 242 1401
Textphone:
0141 242 1500
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